Senior Java Developer C12

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Java Developer (C12) based in Pune, India, with strong Java, Spring, and Kafka expertise. The role focuses on margin-related systems within capital markets, delivering robust applications and collaborating across teams to ensure scalable, compliant solutions.

You will work on modernizing platforms using microservices, REST, gRPC, and containerized deployments, while aligning with risk and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Oracle and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Cloud/container experience with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• API-first approach with REST, WebSocket and gRPC.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in programming and ensure adherence to architecture blueprint.
• Develop coding standards, testing, debugging, and implementation processes.
• Understand how business areas like architecture and infra integrate to meet goals.
• Guide team to standardize design and improve development workflow.
• Own smooth production releases planning and execution.
• Analyze operations to identify risks and redundancies.
• Conduct assessments to develop solutions and improvements.
• Coordinate with team to complete projects per governance standards.
• Stay updated with industry trends and developments.
• Escalate and manage control issues with transparency and compliance.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

Distributed Cache/Systems

Oracle

MongoDB

Python

Microservices

REST/WebSocket/ gRPC

Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift

Design patterns

Software development methodologies

Communication

Independent work

UI tech stack

Margin/CVA/XVA knowledge

Risk calculation models (VaR/SIMM)

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/Mathematics or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Apache Ignite

Oracle DB

Job description

Senior Java Developer C12

Job Req Id:

26998272

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Oct. 13, 2026

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Job Overview

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Assistant Vice President, Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst (C12) based in Pune, India.

The XVA and Cross Asset Margin technology teams actively develop and enhance a set of co-operative, strategic systems and services which are regulatory driven and have a direct bearing on how Citi Capital Markets manages risk arising from trading, including both market and counterparty credit risks. We are responsible for calculating margin requirements for OTC bilateral derivatives and optimizing margin requirements for clients by considering offsets across various financial products using models like VaR, SIMM and Credit Stress. We support traders, salespeople, risk managers, financial controllers and operations staff. The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.
• Guide team to establish design standard, improving efficiency of development workflow and product rollout.
• Take ownership of smooth Production releases planning and execution
• Analyze existing operations to identify risks and redundancies
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop solutions
• Liaise with team members, management to ensure projects are completed to application development and governance standard
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Java
• Hands on coding experience.
• In depth knowledge of Java, Spring, Kafka, Distributed Cache/Systems (e.g. Apache Ignite)
• Hands on experience with relational databases like Oracle.
• Any experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB is preferred
• Experience with Python is preferred
• Good exposure to microservices architecture.
• API first design thinking and implementation using Rest, websocket and gRPC
• Experience with building applications on cloud platform such as Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Proven implementation of design patterns
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development methodologies and techniques
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
• UI tech stack knowledge will be advantage
• Business knowledge of Margin, CVA, XVA, regulatory stress testing is preferred
• Understanding of Risks (Greeks), risk calculation models like VaR/SIMM preferred and ability to work with Quant team is preferred

Education:

• A completed Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
• A Master’s degree in preferred

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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